30 Questions
What is a psychological trait?
A distinguishable, relatively enduring way one individual varies from another
How are psychological traits and states quantified and measured?
Through developing appropriate test items and scoring methods
Which of the following is an example of a state?
Characteristic pattern of behavior in a specific moment
What does cumulative scoring involve?
Scoring based on the test taker's consistency with the test manual
Which of the following is NOT considered a psychological trait?
Mood swings
In testing and measurement, what does it mean to gauge the strength of a trait?
Evaluating the intensity or level of the trait in an individual
What does predictive validity measure?
Relationship between test scores and a criterion obtained at a future time
What is the purpose of utility analysis in testing?
Assessing the practical value of testing to improve efficiency
Which type of validity focuses on the correlation between test scores and other variables?
Discriminant Evidence
What does a validity coefficient provide a measure of?
Relationship between test scores and scores on the criterion measure
In construct validation, what does convergent evidence involve?
High correlation with an established test measuring the same construct
Which type of validity involves obtaining test scores at the same time as the criterion measures?
Concurrent Validity
What is the purpose of a pilot study in test development?
To create a preliminary version of the test and determine the best way to measure the targeted construct
Which format requires test takers to choose a response from a set of alternatives?
Selected-Response Format
What is the purpose of the item pool in test construction?
To provide a reservoir of potential items for the final test version
What type of data is obtained from a Paired Comparison technique?
Nominal
In Rank Order format, respondents are asked to:
Rank several items according to priority simultaneously
What does Constant Sum format require respondents to do?
Allocate a constant sum of units among set of stimulus according to some criterion
What does the Discrimination Index measure?
The difference between high and low scorers answering an item correctly
Why is having a large item pool advantageous during test revision?
To easily replace removed items
What does Co-norming refer to?
The creation or revision of test norms
What does the Reliability Coefficient indicate?
The true score variance compared to the total variance
What do errors of measurement in Classical Test Theory refer to?
Variance from irrelevant, random sources
What does Item Sampling/Content Sampling refer to?
Variation among items within a test
What distinguishes Convenience Sampling from other types of non-probability sampling?
Selection based on availability
In Quota Sampling, how are individuals recruited for a survey?
Based on achieving a spread across the target population
What is the primary consideration during Purposive Sampling?
Conscious selection based on knowledge and understanding
How does Snowball or Referral Sampling expand its sample size?
By asking recruited individuals to invite others to participate
During test conceptualization, what is the main focus of brainstorming ideas?
The kind of test the developer wants to create
What are some key considerations when conceptualizing a new test?
Who will benefit from the administration of the test
Explore the process of determining how meaning is attributed to scores on tests, including pilot work, test construction, and item pool creation. Learn about conducting lit reviews, creating prototypes, formatting test items, and setting scoring rules.
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